LINCOLN, Neb. — A passionate and emotional crowd gathered Monday at the Nebraska State Office Building for a meeting of Nebraska’s Medical Cannabis Commission. Advocates, patients and parents urged commissioners to establish fair and accessible rules for medical marijuana, rather than mere regulations on paper.
“Have you ever stayed awake all night waiting for your child to have their body revenged by a seizure because they vomited their medication up?,” said a concerned mother, highlighting the urgency of the issue.
The meeting was a critical step in transitioning from temporary emergency rules to permanent regulations. However, many attendees expressed frustration, feeling their voices were not adequately heard. Public comments were taken before commissioners shared research or regulatory proposals, leaving many feeling unable to respond to key details…